- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 509 my 2001-2008 class a motor homes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
- The risk
- The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09v-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse will conduct the owner and dealer notification.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Fleetwood Bounder Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2009 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2007 has 5 and the 2009 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Bounder year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Fleetwood Bounder problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Fleetwood Bounder recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Fleetwood is recalling 226 my 2008-2009 american allegiance, american eagle, american heritage, american tradition, bounder, bounder diesel, discovery, excursion, expedition, fiesta lx, pace arrow, providence, revolution le, southwind, class a motor homes, and icon, jamboree, jamboree gt, jamboree sport, pulse, tioga, and tioga ranger class c motor homes. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, 'certification.' The occupant and cargo carrying capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity.
- The risk
- Overloading may have an adverse affect on motor home handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Fleetwood will mail a corrected federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motor home owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label can take their motor home to any fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall began on july 28, 2008. Owners may contact fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
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3 complaints about the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Traveling south on i5, in our bounder 32w on a w-22 workhorse chassis, near the california/oregon border, we encountered road repairs and a very rough road surface. When we arrived in redding, ca, we found the rv to be noticeably leaning to the driver's side. Inspection revealed that the left-rear leaf spring had broken. Did not significantly effect handling under normal driving conditions. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 fleetwood bounder motorhome. While driving at 60 mph, the contact stated that the steering front end wandered. He had to hold the steering harder so that it would not wander. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was behaving normally. The failure mileage was approximately 1,400. The current mileage was approximately 2,500.
Battery cables routed too close to sharp edges on frame ,that could cause a fire. Fleetwood told me they would no longer take care of this recall. Recall #9029 .Dated may 2009. *Tr
Fleetwood Bounder: every year compared
All Bounder years2008 Fleetwood Bounder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Fleetwood Bounder | 3 | 2 | A | |
| 2008 Fleetwood American Eagle | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Discovery | 3 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Jamboree | 2 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Bounder Diesel | 2 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Niagara | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood American Tradition | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Fleetwood Expedition | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder
Does the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder: service brakes, air (June 2009); labels (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 21, 2010 and the latest on March 20, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Fleetwood Bounder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Fleetwood Bounder year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Fleetwood Bounder years have the most complaints?
1999 (35), 1997 (29), 2004 (28). See every Fleetwood Bounder year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Fleetwood Bounder has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data